Mexico: New Morality

During the election campaign last year Presidential Candidate Miguel de
la Madrid pledged to bring about a "moral renovation" of Mexican
society, including the investigation of former officials for
corruption. In his seven months as President, however, De la Madrid has
been criticized for moving slowly against suspect members of the
administration of his predecessor, José Lopez Portillo, whose
government was widely regarded as corrupt. Last week, in a move that
created a nationwide sensation, the government accused Jorge Díaz
Serrano, 63, former head of the...